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Why one of England’s most talented youngsters is trying to reinvent himself in
the Belgian second division might be a central question in the debate about
youth development. John Bostock thought that it was better to be out of the
spotlight when he took a step back to learn the game at Antwerp.

The midfielder became the youngest player to represent Crystal Palace in a
league match aged 15. He is still only 21 but mistakes, some by him, others
by Tottenham Hotspur, the club he joined on loan from Palace, meant that
many failed to nurture his raw ability.